Australia have claimed their first World Series title after finishing third at Los Angeles Sevens
After strong showings in the group stages, they qualified top of pool A after three straight wins.
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The elimination of South Africa in the group stages blew the World Series wide open, with the Australians making their way into the semi-finals with an emphatic win over Kenya.
However, a defeat to Fiji meant they needed to defeat Samoa to win in the bronze medal match.
The combination of Corey Toole and Dietrich Roache proved lethal as they raced out to a 14-7 lead at the break before Roache sealed the win
It's the first time the Men's program have won the World Series, with New Zealand defeating Fiji in the final.
Australia have cruised past Japan with an emphatic 61-0 victory in Los Angeles.
Corey Toole and Dietrich Roache got the side off to a flyer as they hunt for a world title, taking a 35-0 lead into the break.
Josh Turner and Matt Gonzalez completed their doubles after the break as they eased to victory to kick their tournament off on a perfect note.
This comes as title challenges South Africa were shocked 21-7 by USA
Australia have pulled off an incredible comeback to defeat fellow title contenders Argentina 19-14.
Los Pumas scored two quick tries as they raced out to a 14-5 lead at the break.
However, the Aussies refused to give up and found their way back into the contest via Dietrich Roache.
Maurice Longbottom would then score with seconds remaining to take the lead and the win late.
The win has Australia in the box seat for the World Series title after South Africa was eliminated after their defeat to New Zealand
Australia has cruised into the quarter finals with a demolition of Spain
Corey Toole set the tone early in the first minute as the Aussies hunt for a world title.
Toole and Dietrich Roache both crossed for a double to lower the Australians to a 33-0 lead at the break
Nathan Lawson’s double helped seal the win and top spot
Australia have moved into the semi finals with a convincing win over Kenya
After a slow start, Matt Gonzalez sparked the side into life before Maurice Longbottom gave them a 14-7 lead at the break.
Two quick tries to Josh Turner and Dietrich Roache put the result out of question, with Henry Paterson sealing their spot in the final four
It means they need just one more win to claim the title after Samoa defeated Argentina in the quarter-finals.
Australia will have to win the bronze medal match to claim the World Series after falling to Fiji 29-10 in the semi-finals.
Errant passes proved crucial for Australia, conceding the first try from a Waisea Nacuqu intercept.
Tries to Henry Paterson and James Turner got the Aussies back into the contest at the break, tralling 12-10.
However, another intercept, this time to Filipe Sauturaga, allowed the Fijians to kick clear and secure the win, keeping their own World Series hopes alive.
Australia have claimed the World Series with a 21-7 win over Samoa in the bronze medal match.
They were stunned by Samoa early on as Owen Niue cut through the defence and dived over the line.
However as they did against Argentina, the Aussies remained calm and Dietrich Roache and Corey Toole combined to put the Canberra flyer over.
Toole would then break through the line and whilst the ball was knocked out of his hands, Henry Paterson was there to pounce to put them up 14-7 at the break.
With Samoa struggling with discipline, the Australians marched up the field and it was Roache who dummied and put the game out of reach with a try of his own.
1. Henry Hutchison
2. Billy Meakes
3. Corey Toole
4. Dietrich Roache
5. James Turner
6. Henry Paterson
7. Josh Turner
8. Matt Gonzalez
9. Stu Dunbar
10. Nick Malouf (c)
11: Maurice Longbottom
12. Nathan Lawson
13. Ben Marr
*All times AEST
Sunday August 28
Australia v Japan, 5:04 am AEST
Australia v Argentina, 8:15 am AEST
Australia v Spain, 12:03 pm AEST
Monday August 29
Australia v Kenya, 3:13 am
Australia v Fiji, 7:09 am
Australia v Samoa, 9:57 am
